Books by "John Fletcher Hurst"
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The architectural work of Joseph John Talbot Hobbs is impossible to overlook in Perth and Western Australia. It dominates public spaces as well as domestic and business streetscapes. A strong sense of duty determined that the diminutive fifty-year-old architect-soldier J.J. Talbot Hobbs would in 1914 voyage to the First World War, where he survived the horrors of Gallipoli and the Western Front. Hobbs' powerful organisational skills positioned him as Australia's highest ranking soldier in Europe after the Great War. Organiser of Australian war memorials in France and Belgium, his stellar designs both there and throughout Western Australia are now largely forgotten. Who was J.J. Talbot Hobbs that he was considered to be of such importance at the time of his death that a memorial was built in one of the most prominent places in Perth? Between Duty and Design is a meticulous biography of the man: soldier and architect, highlighting his place as a citizen of national importance.
This second installment of the Methodist story, Shaped by Controversy, examines eight of the major controversies that epitomize aspects of Methodism’s inter-family dialogue and trauma. These theological, ecclesial, and ethical controversies tried the values, tested the patience, and strained our familial relationships. Ultimately they divided the Methodist movement. Ironically, controversy was often rooted in something that was good and right about the Methodist movement—a commitment to addressing what had somehow gotten out of balance and become destructive. Internal struggles over matters related to class, economic status, gender, and race shook Methodism precisely because the inclusion of all people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life was a foundational aspect of the early Methodism. Contentious controversies have revolved around matters like: 1) the nature of spiritual life, faith, and good works; 2) predestination and the nature Christian assurance of salvation; 3) the difficulties of living out Christian Perfection in a world full of imperfect people; 4) the pain and trauma of ecclesiastical separation; 5) women’s leadership in the church; 6) the debilitating effects of racism and segregation; 7) governance and shared leadership; and 8) the affirmation and full inclusion of LGBTQ people. These controversies within the church family have challenged and pained Methodists deeply. They have also forced Methodists to examine their own priorities and clarify what matters most to them. How the Methodists responded to these controversies, for good or for ill, has shaped the identity of the Methodists as people of faith. Hopefully, both guidance and encouragement can be found in this history because the past is often like a distant mirror that reflects very clearly upon lives lived today.
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1963
by Kennedy, John F.
1964 · Best Books on
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
I have been asked to give a brief but adequate discussion of the crises in early Christian history, so that they could be understood by ministers, theological students, and laymen who might be interested in the origins of their religion—a discussion founded on a study of the sources and of modern scholars. This little book is a modest attempt to meet that request. For the sake of those who wish to verify statements made in the text and to carry on further studies, it has been necessary to add notes; but these have been made as short as possible, and it is hoped that they will not interfere with the pleasure of reading by those who do not care for them. Brief bibliographical lists will be found in an appendix. In that appendix also I have taken occasion to add some information on points referred to in chapters I and IV, namely, on the authenticity of the Great Commission and baptismal command (p. 160) and on that most interesting movement, Montanism (p. 161).
The Essential Works of Christianity
by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Martin Luther, Henryk Sienkiewicz, Dante Alighieri, Henry Van Dyke, David Hume, James Allen, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Andrew Murray, John Bunyan, Grace Livingston Hill, Thomas Paine, Voltaire, Lew Wallace, John Milton, Charles M. Sheldon, Ludwig Feuerbach, G. K. Chesterton, Friedrich Nietzsche, Thomas à Kempis, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Charles Spurgeon, Prentice Mulford, St. Teresa of Ávila, Saint Augustine, Florence Scovel Shinn, H. Emilie Cady, Gregory of Nyssa, Pope Gregory I, Athanasius of Alexandria, John of Damascus, Brother Lawrence, Arthur Pink
2023 · Good Press
The Essential Works of Christianity is a remarkable collection that delves deeply into the heart of Christian thought and literature. Spanning a vast array of literary styles from poetic meditations to philosophical discourses, this anthology offers a panoramic view of the Christian tradition. Through the inclusion of works across different eras, it highlights the intellectual and spiritual evolution within Christianity. Noteworthy entries, without singular attribution, provide insights into existential queries and ethical conundrums that have long been a part of Christian discourse, demonstrating the multifaceted nature of the faith. The anthology brings together a diverse group of authors, including influential theologians, philosophers, mystics, and reformers. The collection aligns with significant historical and cultural movements, such as the Reformation, Enlightenment, and Romanticism, providing a rich backdrop against which these texts can be appreciated. From Augustine's early contemplations to Nietzsche's criticisms, the voices within this anthology converge to offer a profound exploration of Christianity's impact on both individual spirituality and broader societal values. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in The Essential Works of Christianity to uncover its vast educational riches and multifarious perspectives. This assemblage presents an invaluable opportunity to engage with the ongoing dialogue between historical and contemporary Christian thought and practice. Whether one is a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer to Christian literature, this compilation promises to challenge and enrich one's understanding of a profound religious tradition.